Chemical Active Ingredients and Dual Efficacy
Ajanta Super combines an organophosphate (Chlorpyrifos 50 percent) and a synthetic pyrethroid (Cypermethrin 5 percent EC).
The synergy of both active compounds delivers powerful neurotoxic knockdown while penetrating dense plant foliage through vapor and contact actions.
- Chlorpyrifos component: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor offering strong contact, stomach, and vapor fumigant activity
- Cypermethrin component: Fast-acting sodium channel modulator providing rapid paralytic knockdown
- Synergistic benefit: Effective against target pests that have shown reduced sensitivity to single-compound sprays
Target Pests and Crop Applications
Ajanta Super is widely applied to protect commercial crops from severe infestations of lepidopteran larvae and sap-sucking insect complexes.
Foliar sprays must be applied when insect populations reach economic threshold levels as recommended by agricultural extension advisories.
- Cotton: Controls spotted bollworm, pink bollworm, Spodoptera litura, and whitefly complexes
- Vegetables: Protects against shoot and fruit borers, diamondback moths, and leaf miners
- Paddy: Effective against leaf folders and yellow stem borer outbreaks
Application Precautions and Operator Safety
Because Ajanta Super contains organophosphate and synthetic pyrethroid actives, stringent personal protective measures are necessary.
Applicators must avoid skin contact, wear suitable protective clothing, and strictly follow label-stipulated pre-harvest intervals before picking produce.
- Safety apparel: Wear protective face masks, safety spectacles, rubber gloves, and rubber boots
- Sprayer calibration: Use clean water and maintain proper pressure with cone nozzles for full plant coverage
- Pre-harvest interval: Observe mandatory waiting periods between the final spray and crop harvesting
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Common questions
What are the active ingredients in Ajanta Super insecticide?
Ajanta Super contains Chlorpyrifos 50% + Cypermethrin 5% EC in a synergistic emulsifiable concentrate formulation.
Does Ajanta Super have fumigant action?
Yes, the Chlorpyrifos component provides mild vapor fumigant action, helping control hidden larvae inside dense crop foliage.
Is Ajanta Super safe for beneficial insects like bees?
No, it is highly toxic to bees and other pollinators; avoid spraying during crop blooming hours and near apiary hives.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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